speed

Recent contents Top users
  1. SandyM

    Smart speed control for in-line fan

    Hi. Advice pls. I’m a chippie not a spark so pls be kind. I have a Manrose inline fan MR MF150S and a speed controller VL HS10 all from TLC and installed by a spark which all works fine. Q. Can I get a smart or remote controller to replace the variable speed controller? I also have Quinetic...
  2. S

    3 speed Extractor fan motor wiring

    Good day all I need some help to determine whether this replacement motor would be suitable a a replacement for the existing and now not working extractor motor. Additionally, I would like to know how to wire the new motor if it is suitable. I've attached pics of the motors, and haven't bought...
  3. Retroelectric

    Getting Older and Slower

    Hi everyone. I’m now 50 and find myself taking twice as long doing things that in my head should not be taking as long. Not sure if it’s an age thing or a state of mind I also find myself double checking things more. I know I may be comparing to my younger self, who was bought up on a diet of...
  4. P

    speed control

    I have an old vacuum motor that is 110V, 8A It is way too fast. I need to slow down the rpm's. Can I use a regular ceiling fan/light dimmer switch to do this? thanks P
  5. D

    How to go about making Adjustments to a Speed Regulator

    Hi, I have a project I have been working on, that has me out of my depth with regard to my knowledge, as I am a very basic electronic hobbies. It comprises of a 24V D.C electric motor, 200W, 3,000 rpm, 13A. which has a pulley, a belt from this attaches to a pulley on a drive shaft, where a...
  6. CNCman

    Speed control for 230v motor

    I'm a DIY'er. Setting up a dual purpose shop-cooling and overspray fan. Bought this motor which reads "1.5 hp" but, looking at the amps, shouldn't it really be closer to 3hp? Anyway, I'd like to be able to slow it down occasionally because it will knock you off balance to walk in front of it. *...
  7. I

    slow down speed of AC FanCoil blower motor

    hello, i have a central AC Fan Coil with a 3 speed motor within my Condominium. I run the fan of low but find it blows too much air and produces too much noise when i run the AC (the motor works perfectly and doesnt make noise internally, just the rotation and airflow it produces for my samll...
  8. Z

    Three phase motor (two speed switch)

    Hi, I am trying to wire a two speed switch to a three phase motor. I have continuity checked the switch in both positions 1 - Low and 2 -High (See attached) Can someone confirm if this is correct and would this change the speed. Secondly i have a cable coming from what is I assume from the delta...
  9. T

    Cannot get this fan with speed control working at all.

    Hey everyone. Got a head scratcher for wiring a fan with a speed control with a run on timer on site today. I, and two spark could not get it working at all. We wired it according to how we think it must be done according to the wiring diagram supplied. We can get the fan to turn on. But no...
  10. Poolworx

    Single Phase 2 Speed Pool Pump Motor Question

    Hi everyone I came across a single phase 230v 2 speed pool pump motor the other ay and became obsessed with how they work and are internally connected , but cant seem to find a diagram/pic of the anywhere. I decided to do my own from what i found on line My question is have i interpreted the...
    • Poolworx
    • Thread
    • motor phase pool pool pump pump question single single phase speed
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. S

    Compatibility between ceiling fan and speed controller

    I have a ceiling fan which currently has a remote control for fan speed and dimming the attached lights. We're currently doing some works in the room, and I have the opportunity to add switches by the door. As SWMBO has trouble reaching some of the standard/table lamps, I'll be adding switched...
  12. littlespark

    Adding speed control and reverse to wall fan

    Local business has 3x large extract fans that simply turn on and off with individual switches. Can any brand of this type of fan be retrofitted with say, a ventaxia fan controller with speed and reverse? Existing fans are Ziehl-Abegg. Photos showing existing wiring, and diagram on cover lid...
  13. N

    3 phase AC motor to a 120V speed controller

    I have a 3 phase AC motor that I have hooked up in low voltage it is supposed to connect to a 120v input 3phase 230v output speed controller I just don’t know how to hook it up. I think I have it right and will post some pictures down below but I would like to double check before I plug it in.
  14. C

    Any Idea why my single phase motor ans speed controller are not working

    HI Guys, I bought this motor and speed controller used and tried wiring as per the diagram on the side of the speed control unit but the motor will not turn on. I am running it at 220v, when plugged in I do see the green led light up. There is not much info on the internet. But I was able to...
  15. A

    Can I connect a 1000W with a 600w smart fan speed controller?

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to have a clear view of is ok to connect a 1000W industrial fan to a 400W Tuya smart fan controller. I have some knowledge about the electricity but I'm not totally sure if it matters the switch load as long as the fan has is own capacitor. I'm asking this as I...
  16. D

    ** Please Help** Wiring a ceiling fan to a two-in-one dimmer/fan speed wall switch

    Hi there, please help. I live in Florida and am replacing a ceiling fan in a bedroom. The new fan has no pull cords and no remote. It came packaged with a wall switch that has a light dimmer dial and a 3-speed adjustable fan dial all in one switch (See attached photo) The wall switch that came...
  17. M

    Motor speed controller

    The local Men's Shed has some machine tools, all 1 phase, typically 1 KW, ~~ 20 years old. A member asked me to see if I could make them run at variable speed. At present you can only change speeds by moving a belt from one pulley to another, which is inconvenient. I found some variable speed...
  18. J

    66 Falcon 2 speed wiper motor

    I have a 66 Ford Falcon with a 2 speed wiper motor that stopped working. I found that the motor body was isolated from grounding to the car body. I was able to get it to work again by connecting a ground wire from wiper motor body to the car body. My question is why is the wiper motor isolated...
  19. C

    UK Can one speed up a slow stair-lift.

    I installed an Acorn stairlift for my wife. It is very good and takes a "double-back route due to the stairs being "Z format". The thing is so slow that she is reluctant to use it through frustration, and we are in danger of her becoming isolated upstairs !!. Can one speed the thing up ??. How...
  20. T

    installing/testing variable speed draft fan control switch

    hello there, i have Jensen 24a wood furnace and it needs a new switch. the manual calls it the "rheostat", but it's like any other variable speed controller with two wires. I bought two inexpensive ones off ebay only to find they are labeled as dimmer switches though they were advertised for...
Best EV Chargers
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.

Advert

TrueNAS JBOD Storage Server

UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Electrician Tips from Professional Electricians
JBOD Forums: a forum for JBOD storage server advice
JBOD Suppliers: JBOD Storage Server Supplies
Back
Top